Q: Can you briefly explain what your role is? The boom operator is responsible for getting all the sound on set back to the sound recorder.
Q: Why is your job important? I have to catch all the dialogue "on mike" ( directly onto the microphone). I need to know the script and follow the dialogue from actor to actor. If something is recorded
" off mike" that is quite a problem ( that means the mike was not in close proximity to the actor delivering their lines). I also deal with obstacles like; avoiding creating boom shadows, hitting lights, the camera and making sure the boom is not "in shot".
Q: What do you like about your job? I like dealing with people. I enjoy working closely with the actors, director and DOP (Director of Photography).
Q: What don't you like about your job? The long hours.
Q: What qualifications / education do you need? NONE! You need to love music and sound. Most sound people come from the music industry.
Q: What other movies have you worked on? Matrix 1, 2 and 3. Dead Calm, Peter Pan, Oscar and Lucinda, Nims Island and Wolverine.
Extra question; Is the boom heavy? No, but during long scenes it can get awkward and heavy. I own my own booms.
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